Billy Joel says that if he had to do it over again, he’d un-write “at least 25%” of his songs. “I’ve written some real stinkers I wish I could take back,” he says, starting with “When in Rome” (from 1989’s “Storm Front”) and “C’était Toi” (from 1980’s “Glass Houses”). “I don’t even speak French,” heContinue reading “Billy Joel On His Los Angeles Years”
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LIFE Magazine Presents Billy Joel 50 Years of The Piano Man
The following is from the introduction to LIFE’s new special tribute issue Billy Joel: 50 Years of the Piano Man, available at newsstands and online: For decades, the principal narrative of Billy Joel’s career has revolved around the fact that in the mid-1990s, at the height of one of the most fruitful and accomplished runsContinue reading “LIFE Magazine Presents Billy Joel 50 Years of The Piano Man”
Feelin’ Alright: Piano Man Billy Joel’s Remarkable Transformation
As brash and bold as most New Yorkers are, few can pull off the swagger quite like Billy Joel. Even fewer can match him for talent. It might be difficult to believe, but the Piano Man has been belting out hits and performing sold-out concerts for five decades now, making him an undisputed rock ’n’Continue reading “Feelin’ Alright: Piano Man Billy Joel’s Remarkable Transformation”
Billy Joel ‘The Vinyl Collection, Vol. 1’ To Be Released November 5
The Vinyl Collection, Vol.1 arrives the same day as the first rescheduled concert in Billy Joel’s extraordinary ongoing Madison Square Garden residency on November 5. A definitive 9LP library chronicling Billy Joel’s evolution as a songwriter, performer and recording artist during his rise from obscurity to international superstardom in the 1970s, The Vinyl Collection, Vol.Continue reading “Billy Joel ‘The Vinyl Collection, Vol. 1’ To Be Released November 5 ”
New York State of Mind By NYCNext
The organization NYCNext, dedicated to building New York City into a more equitable place for all, is honoring the city with a special performance of Billy Joel’s classic, “New York State of Mind.” The video features performances and cameos by Zeshan B, Sara Bareilles, Victoria Clark, Cautious Clay, Andy Cohen, Stephen Colbert, Chloe Flower, AlexaContinue reading “New York State of Mind By NYCNext”
NY Governor Andrew Cuomo To Speak With Billy Joel About American Crisis Via Zoom On November 18
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will discuss his new book, American Crisis: Leadership Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic (Crown), with Grammy Award-winning artist Billy Joel via Zoom on Wednesday, November 18 at 7:00 pm (ET). Taking readers beyond the candid daily briefings that became must-see TV across the globe, and providing a dramatic, day-by-day accountContinue reading “NY Governor Andrew Cuomo To Speak With Billy Joel About American Crisis Via Zoom On November 18”
Billy Joel Anthology Series, Scenes From an Italian Restaurant In The Works
MGM Television and Universal Music Publishing Group are teaming up to develop an anthology series based on the music of Billy Joel. The scripted program called Scenes From an Italian Restaurant, will feature episodes based on lyrics and characters from the beloved musician’s iconic songs. Kevin Fox is creating the series and will executive produceContinue reading “Billy Joel Anthology Series, Scenes From an Italian Restaurant In The Works”
Billy Joel On Turning 70, Donald Trump & Why He Writes Music Just For Himself Now
Billy Joel hasn’t released an album of new pop songs since 1993, but that hasn’t stopped him from selling out Madison Square Garden every month for the past five years and packing baseball stadiums across the country each summer. “I’ve gone onstage and said, ‘I don’t have anything new for you, so we’re just goingContinue reading “Billy Joel On Turning 70, Donald Trump & Why He Writes Music Just For Himself Now”
Billy Joel Sets Summer Tour of Baseball Stadiums
Billy Joel will embark on a summer tour of concerts at the stadiums of seven Major League Baseball teams. The one-show-a-month stadium tour kicks off March 9th at Phoenix’s Chase Field (home of the Diamondbacks). Billy Joel Tour Dates March 9 – Phoenix, AZ @ Chase Field April 26 – Milwaukee, WI @ Miller Park MayContinue reading “Billy Joel Sets Summer Tour of Baseball Stadiums”
The Last Word: Billy Joel on Self-Doubt, Trump & Finally Becoming Cool
When Billy Joel wrote “Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)” in the mid-Seventies, he had no idea he’d still be playing stadiums the year that song was set. But despite releasing no new music since 1993, he has been seeing bigger crowds every year since he returned to the road in 2013Continue reading “The Last Word: Billy Joel on Self-Doubt, Trump & Finally Becoming Cool”